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Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area, Idaho
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Description: 4780-foot elevation. 8853 acres mostly contains the 7000 acre lake, only about 5 feet deep. Managed cropland provides food for local and migrating wildlife. Nesting platforms have been constructed to minimize nesting sites being flooded out as water levels fluctuate. The nesting structures are used by waterfowl and raptors, including ducks, geese, cormorants, herons, ibis, gulls, and egrets. Trumpeter swans often stop here, but none are nesting yet. Shorebirds like curlews and avocets enjoy probing the mud flats for food, and can be seen all summer. Migratory bird populations peak in may, but pheasant and partridge live here year round. Small herds of mule deer, whit-tailed deer, pronghorn antelope, elk and moose also are common visitors. One of the best places for wildlife viewing is the Kaster Overlook Tower at Cormorant Bay. Excellent waterfowl hunting in the fall, upland game bird hunting, and small game hunting. Fishing for largemouth bass (spring), yellow perch (winter), and tiger muskies. Boat ramps are on the north and south shores. The north shore fishing area is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Location: From I-15 take exit 143 and drive 7 miles west on ID 33. Go north on County Road 1800 East, go 1.8 miles, bear left at the "Y". Go another 3 miles and go west onto County Road 1800 North, then north again at County Road 1775 East. Go 1 mile, then west on County Road 1900 North to the area boundary. Signs directed you to the area features.
Address: Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Upper Snake Regional Office
4279 Commerce Circle
Idaho Falls, ID 83401 |
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Phone: (208) 525-7290 |
Season: year round |
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Fee: no |
Reservations: no
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
Notes: Trappers must register with the Mud Lake WMA personnel. Pets must be leased except bird dogs during hunting season. Firewood cutting is prohibited. Boating is restricted west of Mackenzie Point from January 15 - August 30.
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